Modification History
Not Applicable
Unit Descriptor
Unit Descriptor |
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to understand fundamentals of track maintenance and construction and carry out basic track measurement, in accordance with approved standards, safeworking and regulatory requirements and workplace procedures. It includes identifying track terminology, track components and track tools and equipment; and undertaking basic track measurement. Licensing or certification requirements are not applicable to this unit. |
Application of the Unit
Application of the Unit |
Persons achieving competence in this unit will need to fulfil the applicable legislated rail safety requirements including acts and regulations from each state and territory together with any nationally approved compliance codes and/or guidelines. Work is performed under some supervision, generally within a team environment. It involves the application of routine operational principles and procedures to the understanding of fundamentals of track maintenance and construction as part of workplace activities across a variety of operational contexts within the Australian rail system. |
Licensing/Regulatory Information
Refer to Unit Descriptor
Pre-Requisites
Not Applicable
Employability Skills Information
Employability Skills |
This unit contains employability skills. |
Elements and Performance Criteria Pre-Content
Elements describe the essential outcomes of a unit of competency. |
Performance criteria describe the required performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. Assessment of performance is to be consistent with the evidence guide. |
Elements and Performance Criteria
ELEMENT |
PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
1 Identify track and structures terminology |
1.1 Basic terminology for track and structures infrastructure is identified 1.2 Features of track geometry are identified |
2 Identify track components |
2.1 Principal track components are identified and their purpose is understood 2.2 Principal turnout components are identified and their purpose is understood |
3 Identify track tools and equipment |
3.1 Tools and equipment for track installation and maintenance are identified 3.2 Track machines for track installation and maintenance are identified |
4 Undertake basic track measurement |
4.1 Basic terminology for track measurement is identified and defined 4.2 Measuring equipment is identified and relevant equipment is selected for taking basic track measurements 4.3 Measuring equipment is checked for accuracy 4.4 Measurements are taken accurately and recorded in accordance with workplace requirements |
Required Skills and Knowledge
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS |
This describes the essential knowledge and skills and their level required for this unit. |
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Evidence Guide
EVIDENCE GUIDE |
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The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required knowledge and skills, the range statement and the assessment guidelines for this Training Package. |
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Range Statement
RANGE STATEMENT |
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The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. |
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Operations may be conducted: |
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Work may be conducted in: |
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Basic track measurements may include: |
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Measuring equipment may include: |
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Track components may include: |
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Basic track geometry may include: |
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Track maintenance and construction methods may include: |
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Liaison may include: |
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Communication equipment may include: |
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Depending on work context, safety and personal protective equipment may include: |
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Depending on the type of organisation concerned and the local terminology used, workplace procedures may include: |
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Unit Sector(s)
Not Applicable
Competency Field
Competency Field |
B - Equipment Checking and Maintenance |